Robert Biedroń will begin his nationwide tour today as part of the promotion of his new party, visiting 13 of the largest cities. The tour will commence with a press conference at 11:30 AM in the parking lot in front of Torwar. Following this, Biedroń will visit Łódź, where he will meet with supporters at Klub Wytwórnia at 6:30 PM. 

Delegations from "Solidarity" will visit the offices of MPs and Senators from the United Right today. The trade unionists intend to present the union's demands to the ruling camp's parliamentarians, focusing primarily on wage issues in the public sector, as well as informing them about the consequences of not engaging in a partnership dialogue. Meanwhile, at 11:00 AM, the head of the agricultural OPZZ, Sławomir Izdebski, is organizing his press conference.

In Gdańsk, candidates running for the position of mayor are organizing their press conferences. Aleksandra Dulkiewicz (KWW Wszystko dla Gdańska) will meet with journalists at 11:00 AM, Marek Skiba (KWW Odpowiedzialni-Gdańsk) at 12:00 PM, and Grzegorz Braun at 10:00 AM [in Warsaw] (KWW Grzegorza Brauna).

„It was a convention with a big show. Both during Robert Biedroń's speech and with the concert that took place afterwards. The question is, where did Mr. Biedroń get the money for this. As we know, this is not a party that receives state budget subsidies. He likely has some sponsors, and for the sake of public life transparency, which he appealed for in his speech, it's worth knowing the names of these sponsors. It's always good to know who stands behind a given politician and what interests they might later represent if they come to power” - said the Deputy Marshal of the Senate, Adam Bielan, in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News.

„There was a lack of specifics. Mr. Biedroń eagerly handed out money, but failed to indicate any funding source. When I read that he wants to save 10 billion [PLN] on healthcare, believing that he will save that much through computerization, it evokes a hollow laugh” - said the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Adam Bielan, in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News.

"Very sharp, leftist demands to fight the Church. Evidently, if Robert Biedroń held power in Poland, a new religious war would erupt. This is the last thing Poland needs today – ideological disputes. We have other social and economic problems to solve" – said the Deputy Marshal of the Senate, Adam Bielan, in an interview with Wojciech Dąbrowski on Polsat News.

- I haven't made any decisions. If you mean the meeting of former prime ministers and former foreign ministers who issued an appeal, please note that this is neither the formation of an election committee nor the creation of election lists. It is an appeal from serious people to various political parties and organizations to act towards the creation of a single, common list. Whether this list will materialize - I don't know - stated Leszek Miller in an interview with Robert Mazurek on RMF FM.

"One leader doesn't make Spring. I've known Biedroń for several years. He's not new to politics, after all. They've launched, and now everything is ahead of them. It's always like this in Poland: before elections, new forces emerge, new candidates step forward. Some of them cross the electoral threshold, some don't. This fight awaits Biedroń. A lot of strength, a lot of energy, which would be worth using together in defense of the values that Biedroń also speaks about" – said Sławomir Neumann from Civic Platform in an interview with Jacek Żakowski on Radio TOK FM's Poranek. 

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- I see freshness in Robert Biedroń. I like his idea for a citizen's pension. I don't like that he attacks, among others, the opposition. We in the European Coalition want to unite the opposition; then we can win the elections - stated Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on WP's program "Tłit". He added:

"It irritates me that Biedroń attacks the Civic Platform and the opposition, while attacking PiS very little. This is strange and, in my opinion, unnecessary, because Biedroń's program, in my belief, does not address the two most important things that need to be done in Poland. It does not address the issue of community; we are terribly, abominably divided by Kaczyński, we are two nations, and his program says nothing about this. And the second thing is about social dialogue."

- Former prime ministers and politicians with experience, please remember that they know Europe perfectly, they know European leaders, and this could be precisely the element that restores Polish dynamism, Polish strength in the European Parliament - stated Kazimierz Marcinkiewicz in an interview with Marek Kacprzak on WP's "Tłit" program.

- There was no talk of positions. Who among us will run - that was discussed. For now, we want the opposition to unite, in order to form a strong force that will stop PiS and show that Poland is not PiS - he continued. - I am ready to consider running for the European Parliament, because I haven't thought about it yet - added the former prime minister.

„It is a great test for him and for the people who have decided to build this new formation, because it is always a path into the unknown and one never knows what lies at the end of this path. I personally believe that all opposition forces, and Mr. Robert Biedroń certainly presents himself as one, should indeed consider a joint formula for the upcoming European elections, so as to build a single list before the parliamentary elections, because a single list has a greater chance of removing PiS from power, and that is the opposition's goal” - said Marcin Kierwiński from Civic Platform in an interview with Katarzyna Gójska on Jedynka radio.

"These are good talks [with SLD]. I am not participating in them, so it is difficult for me to talk about them, but I think they are good talks, and I think something will come of it. The truth is that we want very broad lists and SLD is one of our partners in these talks" - said Marcin Kierwiński from PO in an interview with Katarzyna Gójska on Radio Jedynka.

- The notion that it was a convention costing millions of zlotys, as written by some journalists, male and female, and representatives of Platforma, is also a myth. It's quite sad that in Poland, political parties have learned that if you don't have millions, you can't do politics. When you see our report for this year, you'll notice we conduct politics in Poland modestly. Yesterday's event, and the strength of that event, came from hundreds of volunteers, not millions of zlotys. In Poland, you can organize fantastic events, like our convention yesterday, for significantly less money than Platforma, PiS, and all the old political parties did – stated Marcin Anaszewicz at a briefing.

- At the end of the year, we will present a full report. You will see the names, the amounts donated since the beginning of this year. All costs associated with yesterday's convention are covered by the political party, Wiosna, and will be accounted for in accordance with the law – he added. As he announced, Wiosna will present a draft law that will raise the transparency standards for political parties in Poland.

- Platforma probably said a million zlotys, someone else said 1.5 million zlotys. This figure grows every day. Compared to Platforma's estimate, our expenses will likely be about 1/3 of those costs – Anaszewicz said when asked about the convention's expenses.

- Let's do everything to prevent PiS from winning and, instead of hitting each other over the head, let's talk about the program. About what truly interests people. I have been traveling across Poland for the past few months. Today, I can say that I truly feel the beating heart of Poland, I feel the problems of Polish women and men. The biggest problem for Polish women and men is not who Biedroń will cooperate with, but how Biedroń will act to make the lives of Polish women and men better. Let's put aside this Polish-Polish war. Let's not deal with it. Let's deal with the problems of Polish women and men. Let's talk about what hurts Poles, and they are hurt by the fact that they still earn very little, that they still don't know what will happen to their pensions, that for 14 million Poles, a bus or train is an unattainable luxury, because there are no buses and trains there. This needs to change. This is what I am urging us to discuss, not the Polish-Polish war. Enough, these limits have been exhausted - stated Robert Biedroń at a briefing, when asked about accusations that he is working towards a second term for PiS.

Donald Tusk, the leader of Civic Platform (PO), has sharply criticized the current government's communication tactics. He stated that the systematic dissemination of falsehoods, financed by taxpayers' money, constitutes a dangerous form of violence affecting the entire society. Tusk called for a united, lawful protest against this practice.

The statement, shared on his social media, reads:

Kłamstwo organizowane przez władzę za publiczne pieniądze to perfidna i groźna forma przemocy, której ofiarami jesteśmy wszyscy. I wszyscy powinni solidarnie, w ramach prawa, przeciw temu kłamstwu protestować.

— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) February 4, 2019

In his message, Tusk argues that the use of public funds to propagate misinformation by the ruling powers is not merely unethical but actively harmful. He characterized it as a "perfidious and dangerous form of violence." The implication is that such actions erode public trust, distort reality, and ultimately undermine democratic processes. By stating that "we are all victims," Tusk emphasizes the broad societal impact of these deceptive practices, suggesting that everyone has a stake in combating them.

Furthermore, Tusk's call to action is specific: "And everyone should solidarily, within the bounds of the law, protest against these lies." This highlights his belief in the necessity of collective action and emphasizes that such resistance must be conducted in a lawful manner, respecting democratic norms and legal frameworks. The appeal for solidarity underscores the idea that overcoming this challenge requires a unified front from all citizens who value truth and accountability.

This statement reflects a broader political debate in Poland concerning media manipulation and the use of state resources for political messaging. Tusk's forceful language suggests a deep concern about the direction of public discourse and a commitment to defending democratic principles against what he perceives as a deliberate strategy of deception.

„We are witnessing the beginning of a new, major PiS scandal related to the incompetence of agriculture ministers concerning Polish beef exports, what is happening with veterinary inspection in Poland, and the lack of food supervision. What has until now been the pride of Poland and Polish farmers, the slogan “healthy Polish food,” is being stripped of its good brand. The chaos that has reigned in the Ministry of Agriculture for 3 years has led to the collapse not only of Arabian horse studs, but through ASF, pork producers have been hit hard economically. Today, beef producers await the same fate. This is a market worth 1.5 billion euros” - said the head of the Civic Platform-Koalicja Obywatelska (PO-KO) parliamentary club, Sławomir Neumann, at a press conference in the Sejm.

„Intruding into personal space is unacceptable. That is beyond discussion. I have a very critical assessment of Ms. Ogórek's behavior and activities at TVP, as well as of the entire public television. I consider TVP to be PiS's propaganda department, and the journalists who work there, who call themselves journalists, are mostly party employees who only have the title of journalist under cover. Ms. Ogórek also plays a dishonorable role, but intruding into personal space is something unacceptable and must never be repeated” - said the head of the Civic Platform-Koalicja Obywatelska (PO-KO) parliamentary club, Sławomir Neumann, at a press conference in the Sejm.

Beata Mazurek, a Member of the Sejm and spokesperson for the Law and Justice party (PiS), has criticized Donald Tusk, the leader of Civic Platform (PO), for what she deems as dangerously inflammatory rhetoric. She made these remarks in a tweet, linking to a post on Twitter by Tusk himself. While the specific content of Tusk's tweet is not provided, Mazurek's statement suggests it contained language or arguments that she believes are contributing to heightened political tensions within Poland.

The accusation from Mazurek highlights the ongoing adversarial relationship between Poland's two main political forces, PiS and PO. Such public pronouncements often serve to rally their respective bases and to frame the opposing party as a threat to national stability or democratic values. The phrase "podgrzewa emocje" (stoking emotions) implies that Tusk is deliberately using language to provoke strong feelings, likely in a way that Mazurek and her party find destabilizing or harmful to public discourse.

- I think we've had enough of this soap opera, of when and what agreement will be reached. In the coming days, certainly by the time the president announces the elections, we need to answer the question: it's now or never. Either we manage to reach an agreement and go together, or if not, we must still respect each other in all this, but let's end this seemingly never-ending soap opera and story which results in Poles still not having a comprehensive offer presented for 2019, and later for a better future for Poland - stated Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at a briefing in Wrocław.

- We believe that Poland truly needs a broad coalition in the autumn. We believe it would be best for such a coalition to be formed as soon as possible, to be a response to the expectations of Poles. It must be based on common programmatic values, the conviction that we have a multi-colored, subject-oriented coalition that is truly capable of gaining the trust of all Poles. We will never refuse any coalition talks, to anyone who extends a hand to us and says they want to build a coalition with us - said Katarzyna Lubnauer.

“I was very surprised by the name [of Biedroń's group], because I have unambiguous connotations associated with the Noble Parcel, Father Stryczek, and a great charitable initiative organized by the Catholic Church. For a party that clearly ideologically tries to distance itself, it's interesting if it will succeed,” Minister Jadwiga Emilewicz said in an interview with Marcin Zaborski on RMF FM.

‘A slight breathlessness at the start of the year’ – this is how Minister Jadwiga Emilewicz responded to Marcin Zaborski in RMF FM when asked why regulations for the law intended to lower electricity prices are still missing – ‘I hope we will overcome this’.

„We are asking ourselves a lot of questions. We are asking ourselves whether Robert Biedroń's new party will be able to attract new voters, a new electorate. Recent polls unfortunately rather show that it is a fight over the same slice of cake, and if it turns out that Robert Biedroń manages to attract voters who do not vote, the entire opposition will benefit. If we fight over the same slice of cake, it will be worse, because it would be good if the opposition increased its possessions, regardless of who represents which formation” - said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on „Wydarzenia i opinie” (Events and Opinions) on Polsat News.

„Any attack of this type on a journalist should never happen. However, if it turns out that it was a provocation, organized by TVP, it would be an unprecedented scandal” - said the Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, in a conversation with Bogdan Rymanowski on "Wydarzenia i opinie" on Polsat News.

"I envy primarily the money that [Robert Biedroń] had for that show [the Spring convention at Torwar]. Organizing such a show incurs colossal costs. Our local government convention in Warsaw cost 35,000 zlotys" - said Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program "Events and Opinions" on Polsat News.

„A manufactured hybrid of SLD and Palikot's Movement. All their worldview slogans, it was supposed to be fresh blood, something new, an alternative. It turns out these slogans are taken directly from the times when Mr. Biedroń was Mr. Palikot's MP. I don't see anything special” – said Paweł Kukiz in an interview with Bogdan Rymanowski on the program “Wydarzenia i opinie” on Polsat News.

„I have the impression that Poland has long deserved a proper left-wing party. This union of old gentlemen who were once in the PZPR, meaning the SLD, or some extremely sectarian entity like the Razem party – that is no left-wing movement. It's a waste of time. Finally, we have a proper left-wing party [Wiosna]” – said Bartłomiej Sienkiewicz in an interview with Monika Olejnik on TVN24's "Kropka nad i" (The Dot Over the i).

• 300POLITYKA LIVEBLOG:
• Sienkiewicz: A trade union of old men who were in the PZPR, i.e. SLD, and the extremely sectarian movement called Razem is not left-wing at all. It's a waste of time. Spring is a proper left-wing party.
• Kukiz on Spring: An artificially created crossbreed of SLD and Ruch Palikota.
• Kukiz: I envy Biedroń above all for the money he had for the show at Torwar.
• Trzaskowski on the incident outside the TVP headquarters: Any attack on a journalist should not happen. However, if it turned out to be a provocation, it would be an unbelievable scandal.
• Trzaskowski on Spring: If Biedroń manages to attract new voters who do not currently vote, the entire opposition will benefit. If we fight over the same piece of the pie, it will be worse.
• https://300polityka.pl/live/2019/02/04/

• -- ROBERT BIEDROŃ STARTS NATIONWIDE TOUR – announcement.
• -- HOARSENESS IS THE RESULT OF AN HOUR-LONG SPEECH DURING YESTERDAY'S INAUGURAL CONVENTION OF THE NEW GROUPING – Grzegorz Kępka.
• -- THE EVENT, ORGANIZED WITH GREAT FANFARE AT WARSAW'S TORWAR, ALSO RAISES CONTROVERSY – Kępka continues: In the report, a statement by Adam Bielan on where Biedroń got the money.
• -- ŁUKASZ RZEPECKI WENT EVEN FURTHER, THE MP WROTE A LETTER TO ROBERT BIEDROŃ WITH A LIST OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FINANCING OF THE CONVENTION – Kępka.
• -- LEADERS OF SPRING ESTIMATE THE COST OF THE CONVENTION AT 300-400 THOUSAND PLN, AND THEY PROMISE THE PARTY'S FINANCIAL REPORT AT THE END OF THE YEAR – Kępka continues.
• -- THE FINANCING OF SOCIAL PROMISES RAISES SIGNIFICANTLY MORE DOUBTS – Kępka.
• -- POLITICIANS OF SPRING ARE UNPERTURBED BY CRITICISM AND SNIDES – Kępka continues.
• -- ROBERT BIEDROŃ SETS OFF TODAY ON A MONTH-LONG TOUR OF POLAND, VISITING 16 CITIES – Kępka.
• -- THE POLICE ARE QUESTIONING PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATED IN SATURDAY'S ATTACK ON MAGDALENA OGÓREK – no material: A reminder of tweets by Donald Tusk and Beata Mazurek.

• -- WINTER IS YOURS, SPRING IS OURS – SAYS ROBERT BIEDROŃ TO POLITICIANS FROM THE SEJM AND SETS OFF ON A COUNTRYWIDE TOUR – announcement.
• -- ECONOMISTS ARE CALCULATING THE COST OF HIS PROMISES, BUT THE PEOPLE COMING TO THE MEETINGS ARE HOPING FOR SOMETHING THAT IS PERHAPS INCALCULABLE – FOR A SWALLOW OF CHANGE, BECAUSE THAT'S HOW THEY SEE BIEDROŃ – Justyna Pochanke.
• -- THIS IS A COMPLETELY NEW ROLE FOR ROBERT BIEDROŃ – Arleta Zalewska: Former MP, former city mayor, today on a tour of the country, he has already set off for meetings with voters as the leader of a new party.
• -- BIEDROŃ MAY TAKE CREDIT FOR HIS FIRST PERSONAL SUCCESSES – Zalewska continues: Because although he has been in politics for a long time, it is in him and his idea for a party that they see an alternative to the current leaders.
• -- THE LEADER OF THE SPRING PARTY WILL TRY TO REACH THOSE VOTERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO PUT A CROSS NEXT TO ANY OF THE PARTIES CURRENTLY IN PARLIAMENT – Zalewska.
• -- IF BIEDROŃ, EVEN ON HIS WAY TO ŁÓDŹ, HAD TIME TO ANALYZE WHAT THE CONVENTION PARTICIPANTS SAID YESTERDAY AFTER HIS SPEECH, HE KNOWS THAT BESIDES A PLUS SIGN NEXT TO THE PROGRAM, OUR INTERLOCUTORS PLACED AT LEAST A LARGE QUESTION MARK NEXT TO THE ISSUE OF FINANCING THE PROMISES HE MADE – Zalewska continues.
• -- THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME ROBERT BIEDROŃ HAS WANTED TO BE THE FACE OF CHANGE IN POLITICS – Zalewska: First he announced it alongside Janusz Palikot. As an MP for Twój Ruch, then as mayor in Słupsk.
• -- WHEN ASKED ABOUT THE SOURCES OF FINANCING FOR THE NEW PARTY, BIEDROŃ TALKS ABOUT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ACTIVISTS AND DONORS – Zalewska continues: He will present the party's activity report at the end of the year.
• -- BIEDROŃ'S SPRING MEANS A PIS VICTORY IN THE AUTUMN – SAYS PLATFORMA AND SNIFFS AT BIEDROŃ BECAUSE HE IS GOING ALONE, NOT IN A COALITION – announcement.
• -- IS IT A WASTE OF TIME TO CRITICIZE SPRING, GIVEN THE ELECTION AUTUMN IS SO CLOSE AND NO COALITION IS READY? – Pochanke.
• -- FOR SEVERAL DOZEN HOURS, ROBERT BIEDROŃ NO LONGER HAS ANY ILLUSIONS – Krzysztof Skórzyński: He will not find his supporters among opposition politicians.
• -- THIS IS WHAT THE POLITICAL SITUATION LOOKS LIKE ON THE OPPOSITION SIDE TODAY, BECAUSE THE HEAD OF PLATFORMA, WITH AMBITIONS TO UNITE ALL PARTIES UNDER THE BANNER OF THE CIVIC COALITION, RECEIVED A CLEAR SIGNAL THAT THERE IS NO ROOM FOR DISCUSSION WITH BIEDROŃ ON THIS MATTER – Skórzyński continues.
• -- A SOLO START FIRST IN THE EUROPEAN ELECTIONS, WHICH WILL BE IN MAY, THEN IN THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS, WHICH WILL BE HELD IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER, FREES BIEDROŃ FROM THE NECESSITY OF BARGAINING FOR SPOTS ON THE ELECTION LISTS – Skórzyński: It gives him the chance to go into the elections with his own program and the chance to build a new political force, but this is pressure that Biedroń and his people will have to face.
• -- THE OPPOSITION GAME STATE MORE THAN THREE MONTHS BEFORE THE EUROPEAN ELECTIONS LOOKS LIKE THIS: – Skórzyński: Platforma, to which part of Nowoczesna's politicians have moved, may also form an electoral coalition with SLD. For now, PSL is cooperating with the rest of Nowoczesna and some local government officials. For now, because according to our information, negotiations on the final merger of lists are very advanced here.
• -- BIEDROŃ OPTED OUT OF THESE ARRANGEMENTS ON THE DAY THE NEW PARTY WAS FORMED, SO WITH A HIGH PROBABILITY, THIS IS HOW THE BALANCE OF POWER IN THE OPPOSITION WILL LOOK FOR THE ELECTIONS – Skórzyński continues.
• -- BIEDROŃ ALREADY HAS A QUITE RICH POLITICAL CV – Skórzyński: He was a candidate for local government and parliament in SLD twice. He gained parliamentary experience with Palikot, but in recent years he has been active locally as the mayor of Słupsk.

• -- CIVIC PLATFORM IS WORRIED ABOUT SPRING – banner: He is starting a nationwide tour, promoting a new political project. Today in Łódź. In addition, twelve other major Polish cities are on the map. Who will Robert Biedroń's new group take votes from?
• -- ROBERT BIEDROŃ – SOCIAL ACTIVIST, POLITICIAN, LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL, FOR THREE YEARS IN THE POLITICAL RANKS OF TWOJ RUCH ALONGSIDE JANUSZ PALIKOT – Marcin Szypszak: In 2014, he was elected mayor of Słupsk. He announced far-reaching changes in the city, but according to some residents and local government officials, it ended with announcements.
• -- DESPITE THIS, THE LATEST POLL RESULTS, PUBLISHED EVEN BEFORE BIEDROŃ'S SPRING ENTERED THE POLITICAL SCENE, INDICATE THAT THE GROUPING MAY COUNT ON UP TO 10% SUPPORT – Szypszak continues.
• -- IT IS THE LEFT, BOTH THE HARDLINE AND THE LIBERAL WING, THAT ROBERT BIEDROŃ'S NEW GROUPING WILL WANT TO TAKE FROM – Szypszak: This primarily concerns SLD and Platforma.
• -- THE MATERIAL INCLUDES A REMINDER OF THE EUROPEAN COALITION AGREEMENT AND JOINT PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTIONS – PLATFORMA AND THE POST-COMMUNISTS STANDING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER.
• -- IT IS SAID THAT SLD WILL SOON JOIN THIS ECCENTRIC GROUP – Szypszak.
• -- INTERROGATIONS OF FURTHER PERSONS WHO ATTACKED MAGDALENA OGÓREK ARE ONGOING – announcement.
• -- DESPITE THE WAVE OF CRITICISM AFTER THIS ATTACK, THEY ARE NOT LOSING THEIR REASON – Marcin Tulicki.
• -- SUCH ANSWERS, MEANING PHRASES LEARNED BY HEART, WERE MORE NUMEROUS YESTERDAY – Tulicki continues.
• -- ON THE OTHER HAND, ATTEMPTS TO JUSTIFY – Tulicki.
• -- THOSE WHO SPOKE [TO TVP] SEE NOTHING INAPPROPRIATE IN THIS ATTACK – Tulicki continues.
• -- WHO SPECIFICALLY [INCITED], THE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING – Tulicki: The identities of eight people have been established. Two were questioned yesterday. More today.
• -- THE MATERIAL PRESENTS PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATED IN SATURDAY'S DEMONSTRATION IN FRONT OF TVP. NAMED INDIVIDUALLY.
• -- THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN OF HATRED GIVES RISE TO VIOLENCE – announcement: The organized attack on a Telewizja Polska journalist has crossed all boundaries. Unfortunately, journalists have been targets of aggression and threats for months, as the efficiently operating Telewizja Polska disseminates true information that is often inconvenient for some politicians. Unfortunately, despite increasingly dangerous incidents, there are environments that benefit from escalating emotions.